Tram Flap

ginnev
ginnev Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I had a tram flap reconstruction on my right breast approximately 5 years ago. After the initial operation, I looked like I had a tummy tuck, but lately, it seems my stomach won't go down, it is sticking out, not grossly, but enough! Has anyone else experienced this problem? Also, I am exercising two times a week at aerobics, does anyone notice that the breast made from the tram flap is getting bigger from the stomach exercises? Thanks for your help.

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  • martyzl
    martyzl Member Posts: 196
    #2
    Hello Ginney!

    I just had my Tram & mastectomy (rt side also) this past July 22nd. Her name is Babette *smiles*
    I have noticed that the lump between/below my "breasts" has softened considerably but when I do situps it firms right back up!! This is rather disconcerting! I was told that portion of muscle would degenerate and become scar tissue in 3-6 months... I'll believe it when I see it!!! Starting to think that all those sit ups I did pre-surgery were NOT such a good idea after all! *laughs* Also, Babette is getting bigger... that's been worrying me too! What's going on with our Trams?!?

    Marty (waiting at Ginney's side for answers)
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #3
    Hi! I had a tram flap 2 years ago. My stomach is also buldging more. I exercise everyday. I start the day relatively flat but as the day progresses, I get a bulge that is very uncomfortable. It pulls more. I'm still very happy that I had a Tram flap. I can't say my breast is getting bigger. I wish it would! LOL!!! HUGS!! Cathy
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #4
    martyzl said:

    Hello Ginney!

    I just had my Tram & mastectomy (rt side also) this past July 22nd. Her name is Babette *smiles*
    I have noticed that the lump between/below my "breasts" has softened considerably but when I do situps it firms right back up!! This is rather disconcerting! I was told that portion of muscle would degenerate and become scar tissue in 3-6 months... I'll believe it when I see it!!! Starting to think that all those sit ups I did pre-surgery were NOT such a good idea after all! *laughs* Also, Babette is getting bigger... that's been worrying me too! What's going on with our Trams?!?

    Marty (waiting at Ginney's side for answers)

    Hi Marty! Yes, that lump between the breasts will eventually go down. Mine is there but not bad at all. I wish my right breast was getting bigger! LOL!! Cathy
  • banker
    banker Member Posts: 317 Member
    #5
    Just wondering if all you girls are exercising a bit to much with sit-ups and aerobics ?? I had my tram flap 3 yrs ago, my tommy is fine ,only when I lay down it looks like its bulging on the site where the muscle is gone. Was told to be a bit careful with sit-ups, hernia could develope.The sort of lump under the breast is there, soft and not to noticeable. My "Babette" is still the same size and has gotten a bit softer. Overall looking pretty good for a young ol lady. I walk a lot, that is my exercise. No sit ups for me, maybe because I am older my Doc cautioned me ??? Hope things get better, hugs and good wishes ....Emmi
  • lizaboy
    lizaboy Member Posts: 34
    #6
    Hi I agree with Emmi. My ssurgeon warned me against abdominal exercises for the time being[my op. was in March]I do find my lower abdomin gets quite swollen if I have been overdoing things.
    Liza

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